Environmental Services Operations Manager

Environmental Services ManagerManages the Environmental Services Department to maintain hospital environment in sanitary, attractive, safe and orderly condition. Establishes and controls departmental budgets. Plans, schedules, directs and inspects the work of all environmental services employees. Arranges for supply of all cleaning supplies and equipment.Essential FunctionsManages those who schedule, assign and distribute work among department employees. Ensures department work assignments are completed in a manner that is accurate and timely.Establishes and communicates appropriate quality standards for designated services and programs. Implements procedures for measuring quality standards.Inspects and evaluates physical condition of hospital. Recommends painting, repairs, furnishing, relocation of equipment.Conducts research to improve environmental services technology. Investigates and evaluates new housekeeping supplies and equipment. Makes recommendations based on findings.Develops, evaluates, implements, and revises policies and procedures for department that maximize the control and prevention of infections.Arranges for supply of housekeeping material, equipment and related items necessary to permit the proper performance of housekeeping services.Manages the activities of professional and support employees who are engaged in providing for a hospital environment that is sanitary, attractive, safe and orderly. Facilitates the training and continuing education of employees. Provides direction and support to subordinate employees to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinates and initiates personnel actions in accordance with departmental policies and organization philosophy.Develops, implements, and maintains departmental annual operating budgets, ensuring that operations are managed within established guidelines.QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Healthcare Management, Business or related field, or equivalent3 years of relevant experience managing an environmental services function in the health care industry RequiredExperience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Spectrum Health RequiredPhysical DemandsPallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsSitting: FrequentlyStanding: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallyForward Bend - Standing: SeldomForward Bend - Sitting: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Standing: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Sitting: OccasionallyReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: SeldomHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: SeldomForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: SeldomFinger/Hand Dexterity: FrequentlyPrimary LocationSITE - 350 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment NameEVS Transport and Linen Leadership CHW - CorporateEmployment TypeFull timeShiftVariable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of WorkVariable, mainly 8:30am-5:00pmDays WorkedMonday-FridayWeekend FrequencyOn-call weekendsCorewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.